Week 2 of 2026 Preseason Sends Fresh Fantasy Signals
Week 2 of the 2026 preseason produced several actionable fantasy signals: Deshaun Watson is set as Cleveland’s Week 1 starter after resting with the starters; Kaelon Black looks like SF’s RB2 with upside; Jadarian Price isn’t playing this preseason but is positioned for a big Week 1 role; MarShawn Lloyd and Jonathon Brooks flashed as potential late‑round backs behind starters. At receiver, De’Zhaun Stribling shows heavy upside, Omar Cooper moved ahead of peers, and Malik Washington/Caleb Douglas appear Miami’s early targets, with Malachi Fields locked into a NYG starting role. Jauan Jennings was rested, leaving Week 1 rotations fluid. Downgrades include Tyrone Tracy and Oronde Gadsden limited usage, plus a likely Pollard–Spears split and a slot‑heavy path for ATL’s Zachariah Branch; watch Jaydon Blue (DAL), Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright (MIA), and Bucky Irving/Kenneth Gainwell (TB) as backfield battles unfold. Dell’s return is uncertain, while Waller joined CAR and Erick All returned in CIN, adding TE movement to monitor for Week 1.
